94.9 WDKB is excited to recognize our Hometown Heroes! Every month, we will highlight First-Responders, Nurses, Teachers, Good Samaritans, and more for all they do in the places they live and work in DeKalb County & Northern Illinois. Our Hometown Hero this week is:
94.9 WDKB presented this week’s #HometownHero award to:
Jennifer Yochem
Thanks to Rylie from DeKalb for nominating Jennifer. She said:
“If you’ve spent any amount of time in DeKalb County, you’ve probably worked alongside her, received services from her, or been indirectly impacted by her. Jennifer is an advocate, a visionary, a philanthropist, and a hero by all definitions. Time and time again, she exemplifies what it means to be a hometown hero. Most recently, she aided in the coordination and distribution of crisis relief for the 43+ individuals displaced by the apartment fire on Kimberly Drive on May 29th. Beginning at 6:00am on May 30th, she sent out a call to action to service providers, elected officials, and the community to support the families; by 10:30am, there was a plan in place to host a resource hub for the families just 24-hours later. Without her quick thinking and action, dedication, and thoughtfulness, there would be a major gap that would be felt far and wide in our community.”
94.9 WDKB presented this weeks #HometownHero award to: Jennifer Yochem Thanks to Rylie from DeKalb for nominating Jennifer. She said: “If you’ve spent any...
94.9 WDKB presented this weeks #HometownHero award to: Sallie Craig Thanks to Cami from DeKalb for nominating Sallie. She said: “On behalf of Voluntary...
94.9 WDKB presented this weeks #HometownHero award to: Malia Jones Thanks to Gretchen from Cortland for nominating Malia. She said: “Malia is a “doer,”...
94.9 WDKB presented this weeks #HometownHero award to: Sandy Morales Thanks to An Anonymous Submitter from DeKalb for nominating Sandy. She said: “Sandy is...
94.9 WDKB presented this weeks #HometownHero award to: De Austin Thanks to Gretchen from Cortland for nominating De. She said: “De Austin embodies the...
94.9 WDKB presented this weeks #HometownHero award to: Cary Singer Thanks to Michael from Sycamore for nominating Cary. He said: “I had the privilege...
94.9 WDKB presented this weeks #HometownHero award to: The DeKalb Chamber Leadership Academy Prom Rewind Crew Thanks to Lurana from DeKalb for nominating the...
94.9 WDKB presented this weeks #HometownHero award to: Brittany Bouck Thanks to Rylie from Lee for nominating Brittany. She said: “Brittany is a hero,...
94.9 WDKB presented this weeks #HometownHero award to: Michelle Groeper Thanks to Leah from DeKalb for nominating Michelle. She said: “Michelle works tirelessly behind...
94.9 WDKB presented this weeks #HometownHero award to: Melina Kuhn Thanks to Heather from DeKalb for nominating Melina. She said: “Melina is more than...
94.9 WDKB presented this weeks #HometownHero award to: Emily Kvasnicka Thanks to DeAnna from Sycamore for nominating Emily. She said: “Emily is the Recreation...
94.9 WDKB presented this weeks #HometownHero award to: Jackie DiNatale Thanks to Heather from DeKalb for nominating Jackie. She said: “Jackie DiNatale has been...
94.9 WDKB presented this weeks #HometownHero award to: Madeline DeVito Thanks to Annie from Sycamore for nominating Madeline. She said: “Mrs. (Madeline) DeVito is...
94.9 WDKB presented this weeks #HometownHero award to: Steve Bigolin Thanks to Brian from DeKalb for nominating Steve. He said: “Stephen Bigolin may not...
94.9 WDKB presented this weeks #HometownHero award to: Samantha McDavid Thanks to Gretchen from Cortland for nominating Samantha. She said: “Samantha McDavid is a...
94.9 WDKB presented this weeks #HometownHero award to: Devyn Grzywa Thanks to Erin from Sycamore for nominating Devyn. She said: “Devyn is a champion...
94.9 WDKB presented this weeks #HometownHero award to: Nancy Hicks Thanks to Taylor from Sycamore for nominating Nancy. She said: “Nancy has been running...
94.9 WDKB presented this weeks #HometownHero award to: Cate Cardella Thanks to Amanda from DeKalb for nominating Cate. She said: “I’ve never met somebody...
94.9 WDKB presented this weeks #HometownHero award to: Skylar Montavon Thanks to Tom from DeKalb and Carol from Sycamore for nominating Skylar. They said:...
94.9 WDKB presented this weeks #HometownHero award to: Michelle Hansen Thanks to Rebecca from Big Rock who nominated Michelle. She Said: “Michelle has dedicated...
94.9 WDKB presented this weeks #HometownHero award to: Amber Holliday Thanks to Rylie from DeKalb for nominating Amber. She said: “Amber Holliday is the...
94.9 WDKB presented this weeks #HometownHero award to: Sara Myers Thanks to Peyton from DeKalb and Cathy from Sycamore for nominating Sergeant Burdick. They...
94.9 WDKB presented this weeks #HometownHero award to: Sergeant Greg Burdick Thanks to John from DeKalb for nominating Sergeant Burdick. He said: “Sergeant Burdick is the...
94.9 WDKB presented this weeks #HometownHero award to: Sheridan Threadgill Thanks to Gretchen from Cortland for nominating Sheridan. She said: “Sheridan is growing,...
94.9 WDKB presented this weeks #HometownHero award to: Colleen Rittmeyer Thanks to Laura from Kirkland who nominated Colleen. She wrote: “Where do I start?!...
94.9 WDKB presented this weeks #HometownHero award to: Holly Peifer Thanks to an anonymous source who nominated Holly. They wrote: “Holly is the Director...
94.9 WDKB presented this weeks #HometownHero award to: Ron Adamson Thanks to an anonymous source who nominated Ron. They wrote: “Ron is president of...
94.9 WDKB presented this weeks #HometownHero award to: Trenton DeVito Thanks to Michael from Sycamore for nominating Trenton. He said: “Trenton is currently the...
94.9 WDKB presented this weeks #HometownHero award to: Randy Decker Thanks to Joni from Kingston who nominated Randy. She said: “Randy founded Randy’s Rescue...
94.9 WDKB presented this weeks T-Mobile #HometownHero award to: Angela Frye, Stephanie Hill, and Kari Harold Huntley Middle School Nurses Thanks to Reagan from...
94.9 WDKB presented this weeks T-Mobile #HometownHero award to: Lee Newtson Thanks to Maelissa of Sycamore for nominating Lee. She wrote: “Some teenagers vandalized...
94.9 WDKB presented this weeks T-Mobile #HometownHero award to: Cody Haeffner Thanks to Joele Davidson of Sycamore for nominating Cody. She wrote: “Mr. Haeffner...
94.9 WDKB presented this weeks T-Mobile #HometownHero award to: Bill McMahon Thanks to an anonymous source for nominating Bill. They wrote: “For the past...
94.9 WDKB presented this weeks T-Mobile #HometownHero award to: Lisa Angel Thanks to an anonymous source who nominated Lisa. They wrote: “Lisa Angel is...
94.9 WDKB presented this weeks T-Mobile #HometownHero award to: Jennifer Groce Thanks to an anonymous source who nominated Jennifer. They wrote: “Jennifer Groce is...
94.9 WDKB presented this weeks T-Mobile #HometownHero award to: Katie Slou Thanks to Sydney, one of her 4th grade students, who nominated Katie. She...
94.9 WDKB presented this weeks T-Mobile #HometownHero award to: Christine Kyler Thanks to an anonymous source who nominated Christine. They wrote: “If you don’t...
94.9 WDKB presented this weeks T-Mobile #HometownHero award to: Krissy Johnson Thanks to an anonymous source who nominated Krissy. They wrote: “Krissy Johnson is...